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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 623.20 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 623.20 and 369.44 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 623.20 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/623.20 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 623.20 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 230,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,235.01/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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